
A historical dessert from The White House cook book; a comprehensive cyclopedia of information for the home .. (1913).
Preserved exactly as written in the original source
Stir the sugar and butter to a light cream
then add the well-whipped eggs, the flavoring and flour
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mix well together
roll out in powdered sugar in a sheet a quarter of an inch thick
cut into rings with a jagging-iron and bake in a quick oven on buttered tins
Modern guidance to help you succeed with this vintage recipe
Creaming butter and sugar together incorporates air bubbles that expand during baking, creating a tender, cake-like cookie. The high egg content (8 eggs to 2 cups sugar) provides structure through protein coagulation while adding moisture and richness. Rolling the dough in powdered sugar rather than flour prevents excess gluten development and creates a delicate, sweet exterior crust that contrasts with the tender interior.
The dough can be made up to 2 days ahead, wrapped tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerated. It can also be frozen for up to 1 month; thaw overnight in the refrigerator before rolling. Rolled and cut cookies can be frozen on baking sheets, then transferred to airtight containers and baked directly from frozen, adding 2-3 minutes to baking time.
Store baked jumbles in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. Layer between sheets of parchment paper to prevent sticking. These cookies also freeze well for up to 3 months; thaw at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving.
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The dough can be made up to 2 days ahead, wrapped tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerated. It can also be frozen for up to 1 month; thaw overnight in the refrigerator before rolling. Rolled and cut cookies can be frozen on baking sheets, then transferred to airtight containers and baked directly from frozen, adding 2-3 minutes to baking time.
Store baked jumbles in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. Layer between sheets of parchment paper to prevent sticking. These cookies also freeze well for up to 3 months; thaw at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving.